This is wonderful news, and a huge step forward for Kenya. The toughest work lies ahead, though, in the realization of true reform for places like Mathare and Kibera. Unless a way forward to social equity can be created by the Kenyan people for themselves, this agreement will be mere window-dressing. The proof of the pudding is in the eating - may this one be sweet and sustaining. Peace to you.

We did it.

Ordinary Kenyans won this fight. Not even guns could stop them from achieving their right. May God rest the souls of those who fell. Many thanks to the International community particularly UK for their stand.

REGARDS,

This is the news most Kenyans have waited for with bated breath. Those who have suffered can be assured that the eyes of the world have been kept open by overseas media. It is now imperitive THAT ALL RECOGNISED AND KNOWN PERPETRATORS of the henious crimes commited be brought to swift justice irrespective of their background or political leaning. THIS IS THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT STEP IN THE RE-BIRTH OF A NATION. THESE CRIMINALS must be caught,tried and when found guilty should be named and shamed listing there part in the violence. Then maybe those who have suffered and will suffer for years to come, can at least find satisfaction and solence in the knowledge that their loved ones, and themselves who have sacrificed so much ,can give the children of Kenya a free and democratic way of life where all are equally treated and respected . This peace deal must bring a complete unification of all sides and parties,all kenyans as brothers and sisters must together share the responsibility of the past and work in harmony to create a new road of progress toward a future of hope for all. LOVE AND PEACE TO YOU ALL..

I am so glad these two leaders finally came to an agreement. Now for the rebuilding of Kenya and to help get these people back on their feet! I encourage you to love one another, building one another up. God bless you!

I think Kenyans deserve it and what I can say is HAPPY NEW YEAR to them because they didnt celebrate it because of the chaos and closed shops. Viva Raila and we know he'll shoulder the burden off all Kenyans as they voted for him.

Congratulations President Kibaki and P/Minister Raila Oginga and I repeat to say HAPPY NEW YEAR as one writer has initiated.The excercise before you after this very recommendable move, is to heal the nation. Do not dare get blamed on this. Thank you Koffi Anann and the mediaters for making this happen.

I am very happpy of this agreement that it indicates A our /Africans/maturity to resolve our problems by our selves.But when i compare this with our country,Ethiop ia politcal situation I really feel sorry.Our leaders are most dictators than any other country in Africa,except Eritrea.So let us pray for them to take a lesson from Kenya. /donot disclose my name/.

To me this looks like a special case where the majority of MPs are from the opposition. In future, the ruling government will make sure that they have a majority of MPs in government. It simply goes to prove that the elections were indeed rigged. It would have been better if this was a provisinary govt where, after say, in two years, new elections are held again.

To Jesus christ be the glory,great things he has done! I am very elated that peace has finally been restored to Kenya, a nation of enormous potentials. I call on all Kenyans to put the past behind them and look forward unto that glowing future. All is never lost. With dilligence, dedication, devotion and God on your side, you shall surely see a brighter tomorrow. Always remember that past occurences are an advantage to better see the future.

Thank you Kenya for the wonderful and deplomatic showing of your political maturity,selflessness,tolerance and dedication to peace and harmony through compromise. Great thanks goes to the mediation teams especially Koffi Anan, Mwai Kibaki, John Kuffor and Condollezza Rice. If all African leaders were like the Kenyans, There could not have been wars in Somalia, D.R Congo,Liberia, Sudan and Sierra Leone to name just a few contries where civil war is and has been rife. Mbeki should learn a lesson from the success of the mediation between the two parties in question. May peace and traquility prevail from now until Amen.

Ruwa

Zimbabwe

Thanks to GOD.This is THE TIME, for healing never again should we witness the mayhem and chaos seen since the last elections.Our LEADERS stand up and be counted.

the Kenyans are neither angels not to quarrel nor devils not to reconcile, but really great people who come to an understanding. May God- the Almighty- help them.

I'm glad this was able to get resolved with a non-african mediator. That's the best part of the news for me.

This is a great step forward for Kenya to heal

It has been our burden day and night, praying for Kenya and I am grateful to Almighty God for bringing an agreement between both side. I say to all my fellow kenyans God has done it and it is marvelous in our sight.